Why the study?
Is patient-controlled analgesia effective, safe, and practical for postoperative pain control in a district general hospital?
Is patient-controlled analgesia effective, safe, and practical for postoperative pain control in a district general hospital?
Patient-controlled analgesia can be successfully implemented as a standard technique for postoperative pain control in a district general hospital despite initial safety and management challenges.
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Supports PCA feasibility in district hospitals after safety fixes; Level 5 evidence leaves open need for prospective confirmation.
Notcutt et al. (1990) studied this question.
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